26 | November 13, 2015 Ann Ehrlich, 90 BOYNTON BEACH, FLA. – Ann (Schaffer) Ehrlich, formerly of Providence, wife of the late Abraham Ehrlich passed quietly on Nov. 2. Contributions may be made to The National Children’s Cancer Society, 500 North Broadway, St. 1850, St Louis, Mo. 63102 or www.thenccs.org\donate.
William M. Guttin CRANSTON, R.I. – William M. Guttin died Oct. 30, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Ronni (Saltzman) Guttin for 35 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Alex and Alice (Brookstone) Guttin, he had lived in Cranston for 50 years. William was the owner of the former Guttin’s Bakery in South Providence. He was a member of Temple EmanuEl and Touro Fraternal Association. Devoted father of Ilana Guttin and her husband Gabriel Rosenfeld of Rockville, Md., Sari Guttin and her husband Leo Desforges of Smithfield, Aaron Guttin and his fiancé Hillary Schulman of Pawtucket and Deena Guttin and José Montanez of Cranston. Brother of Priscilla Jaffe and the late Dinah Goldman. Loving grandfather of Noa. Contributions in his memory may be made to Camp Jori, P.O. Box 5299, Wakefield, R.I. 02879 or R.I. Jewish Historical Association, 130 Sessions St, Providence, R.I. 02906.
Clinton Novek Levin M.D., 82 NORTH DARTMOUTH, MASS. – Beloved and dedicated New Bedford internist was born in Fall River, Mass. on March 18, 1933. He died Nov. 7 after a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 59 years, Frances, two sons, Philip (Lila) and Benjamin (Laural), and three grandchildren, Jared, Micah and Julian. A graduate of Durfee High School in Fall River, Dr. Levin
OBITUARIES was a scholarship student at Harvard College. He enrolled at NYU Medical School after his third year at Harvard. He did his training and fellowships in New York City. He proudly served his country as a physician in the U.S. Army (Captain) in South Korea. He was assigned to one of the first MASH units and was stationed near the DMZ. He was also an advisor to the South Korean Army Medical Service. Dr. Levin started his medical practice in New Bedford, in 1963. In 1971 he and Dr. Thomas Zipoli co-founded Hawthorn Medical, which became one of the largest multi-specialty medical practices in the area. He was a benefactor of many local nonprofit organizations. A lifelong jazz fan, his love of music and the arts flavored his life. He and Frances were patrons of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera and many museums in both New Bedford and New York. He was also a supporter of many local artists. He loved his home and garden and was overwhelmed by the community’s response to his illness. The family would like to thank Dr. William Caplan for his assistance. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Benjamin Liss, 85 SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – Benjamin Liss, of Scottsdale, passed away on Oct. 9 surrounded by his family. He was the son of Sarah and Wolf Lissovitz of Chelsea, Mass. He is survived by Barbara ( Rosen f ield) Liss, formerly of Providence, his wife of 56 years. He was employed for 38
The Jewish Voice years as a life insurance agent for New York Life. After he retired, he volunteered at Mayo Hospital and Paradise Valley Hospital. He was a member of Temple Chai. Besides his wife Barbara, he leaves behind two sons: Gary (Irma), of Phoenix, and Kevin (Maris), of Silver Spring, Md. He also leaves behind a sister Lena Burack of Massachusetts. He was pre-deceased by a brother Joseph and two sisters Esther Cohen and Ida Lichman. Also surviving are three grandsons, Jeremy, Daniel and Aaron; two granddaughters, Ashley and Cindy; and one great-granddaughter, Aaliyah.
Bernard N. Roth, 86
NEW BEDFORD, MASS. – Bernard N. Roth, husband of the late Eleanor Roth, died on Nov. 7. Roth was the father of Jeffrey David Roth, M.D., o f C h i c a g o , Laurie (Roth) Bennett, J.D., of St. Louis, and Susan (Roth) Rose of Cranston. He was the grandfather of Isaac, Hannah, and Michael Roth, Kurt Bennett and Melissa (Bennett) Chosid, and Michael and Rebecca Rose. He is survived by his sister, Lila (Roth) Stern of Spring Valley, N.Y. He was born in 1929 in Brooklyn, N.Y. He graduated from Cornell University and married his wife Eleanor in 1951. He worked in engineering, management consulting, in the financial sector, and in academia. For years Roth worked as “turnaround specialist” in a technology firm helping other companies meet their goals. His management consulting took him to a variety of locations. Later, his volunteer work took him to Xi’an, China as a visiting management instructor. He was active in his synagogue, Tifereth Israel Congre-
gation in New Bedford. He was a tutor at Our Sisters School in New Bedford. He actively supported and attended minyan. He volunteered to help others find employment opportunities, to network, to revise resumes. He volunteered as a Junior Achievement instructor, as a Cornell alumni interviewer, and with a variety of charitable and nonprofit organizations. He was also a lifelong believer in tikkun olam. He had passion for life, but especially for music, reading, fine cuisine and travel. With his wife, he circumnavigated the world at least twice. His love of New England focused on his zest for skiing and the ocean. Contributions can be made in his name to the American Friends of Magen David Adom (Israeli Red Cross), Tifereth Israel Congregation (New Bedford), or the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).
Beatrice Schaffer, 86 PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Beatrice Schaffer died Nov. 4, at South County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, North Kingstown. She was the wife of the late Philip Schaffer. Born in New York, N.Y., a daughter of the late Philip and Bessie (Hoffman), she had lived in Providence for over 60 years. She was a sales associate for J.C. Penney Co. for more than 20 years, retiring five years ago. Devoted mother of Jill Schaffer and Barbara Schaffer, both of Providence and the late David Schaffer. Sister of the late Alfred and Harold Hoffman and Martha Lazeroff. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, Mass. 02241 or the American Parkinson Disease Association, P.O. Box 41659, Providence, R.I. 02940.
B. James Suzman, 61 NORTH PROVIDENCE - B. James Suzman died Nov. 4. Born in Providence, a son of the late Maynard and Arline (Marcus) Suzman, he was a life-
long resident of Rhode Island. He was a graduate of Purdue University with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science Degree in Eng ineering and Mathematics. He was the Public Works Director/Traffic Engineer for the City of Providence before becoming the Public Works Director for the Town of Smithfield for 12 years before retiring. He was a member of the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) and a member of the R.I. and New England Water Works Associations. He was a mathematician, loved to play the clarinet for friends and family, and enjoyed attending all of Aria’s dance performances. He is survived by his daughter Aria V. Suzman of North Providence; his former wife Lorraine Suzman; his brother Fredrick Suzman and his wife Linda; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was the brother of the late Ivan Suzman. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, Md. 21741-5014.
Vladimir Y. Vilner, 79 SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Vladimir Y. Vilner died Nov. 3. He was the husband of the late Eleonora Krasnova. Born in Minsk, Belarus, a son of the late Yacov Moses and Faina (Ginzburg) Vilner, he had lived in Riga, Latvia, before immigrating to the U.S. in 1992. He was a stationary engineer for R.I. Hospital, retiring 10 years ago. The father of Sergey Krasnov of Cranston and Oleg Vilner and his wife Elina of Old Bridge, N.J. Brother of the late Bertold Vilner. Grandfather of Matthew, Nicholas and Valeriya. Contributions in his memory may be made to your favorite charity.